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S3 NEV

2013 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,734 mi
Last recorded168,734 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 NEV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 168,734 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 163,234 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 151,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tiny play in n/s 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre well worn on inside edge 195/55/16 rf

Fail 4 Sep 2024 151,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre well worn on inside edge 195/55/16 rf

Pass 15 Sep 2023 138,686 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 138,686 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,497 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,276 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 99,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,525 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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S3 NEV is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 NEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 NEV registered?

S3 NEV is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is S3 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 NEV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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